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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
1069Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor Foundation and Floor Plans Architectural Drawing, October 1971
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Patterson, Robert
  • 1971-10
Description:
Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing a bird's-eye view of the foundation floor plans of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor [show more]
1070Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor West Elevation and South Interior Architectural Drawing, January 1972 (1)
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Patterson, Robert
  • 1972-01
Description:
Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the west elevation and south interior views of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/2 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
1071Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor Roof Details Architectural Drawing, April 1972
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Patterson, Robert
  • 1972-04
Description:
Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing roof details of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor [show more]
1072Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor Fireplace and Chimney Architectural Drawing, June 1972
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Patterson, Robert
  • 1972-06
Description:
Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing elevated views of the fireplace and chimney of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/2 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
1073Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor Structual Details Revised Architectural Drawing, February 28, 1972
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Patterson, Robert
  • 1972-02-28
Description:
Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Revised architectural drawing showing the structural details of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor of Bar Harbor, ME. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 3 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
1120August Moon Outdoor Fireplace Hood Architectural Drawing, 1970
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Patterson, Robert
  • 1970
Description:
Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the details of the hood on the outdoor fireplace for August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
1121August Moon Pavilion Architectural Drawing, September 1971
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Patterson, Robert
  • 1971-09
Description:
Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the west elevation, floor plan, and east wall of a pavilion for August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/4 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
1122Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor West Elevation and South Interior Architectural Drawing, January 1972 (2)
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Patterson, Robert
  • 1972-01
Description:
Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the west elevation and south interior views of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor at August Moon. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 1/2 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
1123Mrs. Vincent Astor Brackets Architectural Drawing, August 1972
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Patterson, Robert
  • 1972-08
Description:
Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing details of brackets for Mrs. Vincent Astor. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor
1124Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor Structual Details Architectural Drawing, January 1972 (1)
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Patterson, Robert
  • 1972-01
Description:
Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the structural details and roof framing of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor of Bar Harbor, ME. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 3 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
1125Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor Structual Details Architectural Drawing, January 1972 (2)
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Patterson, Robert
  • 1972-01
Description:
Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the structural details and roof framing of the pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor of Bar Harbor, ME. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Pavilion for Mrs. Vincent Astor 3 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
9344Writer's Digest Award
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writing
  • 1971
Description:
Letter from Writer's Digest awarding prize for manuscript, "Hang Him Higher than Human" Prizes not attached Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.13, **1345
3032This is Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Government - Municipal
  • Other, Women's History
  • 4/1/1971
Description:
League of Women Voters informational pamphlet about MDI history, government, community services, etc. (Hamabe print on cover) Two Copies
3139This is Mount Desert Island, 1975
  • Document, Instructional, Instruction Pamphlet
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Government - Municipal
  • Other, Women's History
  • 9/1/1975
Description:
League of Women Voters informational pamphlet about MDI history, government, community services, etc. (Hamabi print on cover)
17416Marshall, Elsie to Spiker, LaRue
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Utilities
  • 12/7/1976
Description:
Letter to LaRue Spiker from Elsie Marshall in reference to the Southwest Harbor Water Company.
9345Regarding will and bequests of LaRue Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Estates
  • Other, Long Pond
  • Other, Nature Conservancy
  • Other, Trust (estate)
  • Other, Wills
  • 1979
Description:
Letter to Executive Director of Nature Conservancy re a bequest of land where LaRue Spiker lives on Long Pond to Nature Conservancy for its use to sell after death of a friend who shall hold title during the friend's lifetime. Describes property. Letter from her lawyers explaining what Douglas Chapman did to revise the will. Advises setting up a trust. The will is not attached to this letter. Previously archived as object id 012.Fic.042.12, **1348, **1349 [show more]
16475Letter to the Editor of the "Bar Harbor Times"
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Somesville
  • Virginia Somes Sanderson
  • 6/14/1979
Description:
Photocopy of letter correcting facts on a previously written article on the subject of the history of Somesville, Maine. The letter includes biographical information about Somesville settler, Abraham Somes as well as Virginia Somes Sanderson's line of descent.
12123Advertisement for RKL Boatworks in Mount Desert
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Other, RKL Boatworks
  • unknown
  • 1976
Description:
12-page photocopy of advertising for RKL Botworks. Includes diagrams and descriptions of construction for the Rangeley Boat, Little Rangeley Boat, Lawley Tender, 17' River Canoe, Lincoln 28. One photo shows interior of boat shop. RKL Boatworks, founded in 1976 by Robert K. Lincoln, operated in the Pretty Marsh area of the town of Mount Desert.
16998Pretty Marsh Homesteaders and Town History
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • J.M. Harlow
  • 1970
Description:
Typewritten ms. by Harlow about the history of the Harlow home, known as the Smith Homestead, purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Dodge. Typewritten ms. by Edward Langley about history of Pray and Smith families of Pretty Marsh. Handwritten time line showing ownership of home. Typewritten copy of May 9, 1963 article in Bar Harbor Times, "Pretty Marsh was once Populous Farming and Fishing Community." Typewritten copy of 1897 note re antique spread, signed by Louise Denton Harlow [show more]
14763Letter from Alexander to Virginia Somes Sanderson
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Newsletters
  • Betsy Alexander
  • 1977
Description:
Letter from Mrs. Alexander to Sanderson tendering her resignation from the MDI Historical Society Newsletter Committee and explaining her discontent with the operation of this committee.
3747Report of the Newsletter Committee
  • Document, Report, Administrative Report
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Newsletters
  • Newsletter Committee, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 1976
Description:
Two and 1/2 handwritten pages (two original and one photocopy) of reports of the Newsletter Committee to the MDI Historical Society.
14764Letter from Leland to Betsy Alexander
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Newsletters
  • Nelson C. Leland
  • 1976
Description:
Letter from Nelson Leland to Betsy Alexander discussing problems within the MDI Historical Society in relation to the Society Newsletter. Four typewritten pages.
14771Letter from MDI Historical Society to Helen Fernald
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 1978
Description:
Letter from MDI Historical Society secretary, Winfield Sprague, to Helen Fernald notifying her of her appointment as a charter member of the Society.
16961Mount Desert Families in 1775-76
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Families
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Edith Falt Favour
  • November 1975
Description:
Paper for Northeast Harbor Literary Club; Virginia Somes Sanderson annotations, indicating that the writer erred in several instances.
14766Letter from Sanderson to Betsy Alexander
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
  • Other, Newsletters
  • Virginia Somes Sanderson
  • 1977
Description:
Photocopy of two page handwritten letter from Sanderson to Betsy Alexander. Sanderson accepts Alexander's resignation from the MDI Historical Society Newsletter Committee and discusses Mrs. Alexander's grievances with the committee.